Recipes at Tanoshii, which the owners define as “joyful Ramen,” were created by Chi Le. The menu will include Tonkotsu Ramen, or a pork soup; curry Ramen and a late-night hot pot. Non-soup Ramens include noodles topped with pork belly, nori, nitamago and scallions and stir fry noodles with season vegetables and chicken.

“To enjoy Ramen is to appreciate the Japanese culture and the history of this wonderful bowl of noodles, broth and toppings,” Le said about the noodles that originated in China and moved into Japan after World War II.

Dallas-based Coeval Studio worked on the interior design of the restaurant, preserving most of the natural elements already provided – the brick walls, concrete floors and tin ceiling.

The interior has Japanese noren signage, community tables and cushioned benches.